Identity theft is more common than some people realize. In 2021, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) reported that about one in 10 people were identity theft victims within the previous year. That statistic could soon skyrocket, as a recent class-action lawsuit claims a cybercriminal group going under USDoD sold personal information (including Social Security … Read more
The U.S. is just 82 days away from the 2024 presidential election. And as polls, pundits and prognosticators continue their attempts at predicting whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump will take the White House, there’s one indicator that’s proven to be a very accurate barometer: the stock market. Political analysts and … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. As inflation continues to slow, some items like furniture and used cars are leading the pack with price drops. On an annual basis, prices of … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. The kids really are all right, at least when it comes to saving for retirement. New research finds that younger American workers are actually positioned … Read more
Money’s Main Takeaways RV insurance is essential for both full-time RV living and occasional trips. Premiums are based on factors such as your driving record and your RV’s type, age and condition. Our top picks include Good Sam, National General and Auto-Owners Insurance. Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Social Security payments are expected to get a 2.57% bump in 2025, based on the latest inflation data. That estimate is according to The Senior … Read more
Hiring a good real estate agent means having a trusted mentor in your corner, ready to guide you through the ins and outs of the housing market. Hiring the wrong one, on the other hand, can lead to frustration, wasted time and heartbreak. Like many people, I found this out the hard way. After my … Read more
For hundreds of years, there was no need for Islamic finance because there was simply no financial system to “Islamise.” Up until the second half of the 19th century, the vast majority of the Muslim population around the world was unbanked and the prohibition of interest was applied on transactions by tradition rather than by … Read more
The second installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. Many of the products offered by Islamic financial institutions are comparable to Western or conventional finance even though interest and speculation are forbidden. Banks are by far the biggest players in Islamic finance—some of them are exclusively Islamic while others offer sharia-compliant … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Renters may finally be getting a break. The median asking rent across all bedroom counts fell year-over-year in July — the first time that’s happened … Read more